KR102078262B1 - Apparatus for generating aerorols - Google Patents

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention is a case in which a cigarette can be inserted, a vaporizer installed to be detachably attached to the case, the first operation is installed in the case, and maintains the vaporizer installed in the case according to the user's operation and And an attachable and detachable operation portion for allowing a detachment of the vaporizer from the case.

Description

Aerosol-generating device {APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AEROROLS}

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an aerosol generating device, and more particularly to a non-combustible aerosol generating device.

In recent years there is a growing demand for alternative ways to overcome the shortcomings of common cigarettes. For example, there is an increasing demand for how aerosols are produced as the aerosol generating material in the cigarettes is heated, rather than by burning the cigarettes to produce aerosols. Accordingly, studies on non-combustible aerosol generating devices such as heated cigarettes or heated aerosol generating devices have been actively conducted.

On the other hand, the aerosol generating material may be stored in a cartridge provided separately from the cigarette. The aerosol generating material stored in the cartridge may be heated separately from the cigarette to produce an aerosol, and the cartridge may be replaced to continuously use the aerosol generating device to replenish the aerosol generating material consumed by repeated smoking.

The background art described above is technical information possessed by the inventors for the derivation of the embodiments of the present invention or acquired in the derivation process, and may be referred to as a publicly known technology disclosed to the general public before the application of the embodiments of the present invention. none.

Embodiments of the present invention provide an aerosol generating device capable of attaching and detaching a vaporizer to a case for storing an aerosol generating material.

Embodiments of the present invention provide an aerosol generating device and method that can provide a user with a variety of experiences and ease of use by using a combination of aerosol generator and cigarette.

In addition, an aerosol containing abundant flavor, nicotine and the like can be provided by passing the aerosol generated by heating the aerosol generating source into a cigarette.

One embodiment of the present invention is a case in which a cigarette can be inserted, a vaporizer installed to be detachably attached to the case, the first operation is installed in the case, and maintains the vaporizer installed in the case according to the user's operation and And an attachable and detachable operation portion for allowing a detachment of the vaporizer from the case.

In the present embodiment, the detachable operation part includes a first link member that is slidable in the horizontal direction according to a user's operation, and a second link member that is slid in the vertical direction by sliding movement of the first link member in engagement with the first link member. It includes, the first link member may be exposed to the outside of the case may include a button member for sliding the first link member in the horizontal direction according to the user's operation.

In the present embodiment, the second link member includes a protruding member protruding toward the first link member, and the first link member further includes an accommodating groove accommodating the protruding member, wherein the protruding member and the accommodating groove are in contact with each other. Part of the surface may be characterized in that the inclined surface.

In the present embodiment, the detachable operation part may further include an elastic member for elastically pressing the second link member in a direction toward the first link member.

In the present embodiment, the case may include a base portion for supporting the elastic member.

In the present embodiment, the first link member further includes a first rail member extending in the horizontal direction, the second link member includes a second rail member extending in the vertical direction, and the case includes: a first A first guide member accommodated in the rail member, and a second guide member received in the second rail member, the first rail member along the first guide member with sliding movement of the first link member in a horizontal direction; The second rail member moves along the second guide member with the sliding movement of the second link member in the vertical direction.

In the present embodiment, the first rail member and the second rail member are formed in a stepped groove shape formed at a predetermined interval from the surfaces of the first link member and the second link member to accommodate the first guide member and the second guide member. It may be one of the through-hole shape penetrating the first link member and the second link member.

In the present embodiment, when the detachable manipulation unit is in the first operating state, the first guide member may be engaged with one end of the first rail member to limit sliding movement in a direction away from the case of the first link member. .

In the present embodiment, when the detachable operating part is in the second operating state, the first guide member may be engaged with the other end of the first rail member to limit the sliding movement in the direction in which the first link member is inserted into the case. have.

In the present embodiment, when the detachable operating part is in the first operating state, the second guide member may be engaged with one end of the second rail member to limit the sliding motion in the direction toward the first link member of the second link member. have.

In the present embodiment, when the detachable operating portion is in the second operating state, the second guide member is engaged with the other end of the second rail member to slide in a direction opposite to the direction toward the first link member of the second link member. You can limit your exercise.

In the present embodiment, the second link member may include a fastening protrusion projecting toward the vaporizer side, and the vaporizer may include a fastening groove for receiving the fastening protrusion.

In the present embodiment, the fastening protrusion includes a stopper protruding upward, the fastening groove is formed to be pulled up to accommodate the stopper when the stopper moves upward, the stopper is fastened when the detachable operation unit is in the first operating state It is accommodated in the groove to limit the movement of the vaporizer in the horizontal direction, when the detachable operation unit in the second operating state can be moved to the lower side and separated from the fastening groove to allow the vaporizer to move in the horizontal direction.

In this embodiment, the stopper includes an inclined surface, and when the vaporizer is to be installed in the case, the vaporizer can move the stopper downward by contacting the inclined surface and sliding with respect to the inclined surface.

In the present embodiment, the case includes a guide hole for exposing the fastening protrusion to the outside by the fastening protrusion penetrates the case, the guide hole is formed to extend in the vertical direction can be movable in the vertical direction along the guide hole. have.

In the present embodiment, the detachable operation unit is exposed to the outside of one side of the case for the user to operate, the first button member slidable in the vertical direction according to the user's operation, and the outside of the other side of the case for the user to operate A second button member which is exposed to the second button member, which is slidable in the vertical direction according to a user's operation, is connected to the first button member, and is installed to be slidable in the vertical direction inside one side of the case, and the second button member. It may include a second sliding member connected to the inside and slidable in the vertical direction inside the other side of the case.

In the present embodiment, the case is accommodated so as to slid the first button member in the vertical direction, the first sliding groove defining the upper threshold position and the lower threshold position the first button member is slidable, and the second button member Is accommodated so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, and the second button member may include a second sliding groove defining an upper threshold position and a lower threshold position that are slidable.

In the present embodiment, the detachable operation part may further include a first elastic member for elastically pressing the first sliding member in the vertical direction and a second elastic member for elastically pressing the second sliding member in the vertical direction.

In the present embodiment, the case, the first rail member extending in the vertical direction to receive the first sliding member to be slidable, and the second rail extending in the vertical direction to accommodate the second sliding member to be slidable A member and a base portion for supporting the first elastic member and the second elastic member.

In the present embodiment, the first sliding member includes a first fastening protrusion projecting to the vaporizer side, the second sliding member includes a second fastening protrusion projecting to the vaporizer side, and the vaporizer is the first fastening protrusion. It may include a first fastening groove for receiving a, and a second fastening groove for receiving a second fastening projection.

In the present embodiment, the first fastening protrusion includes a first stopper protruding upward, the second fastening protrusion includes a second stopper protruding upward, and the first fastening groove moves upward of the first stopper. In the case that the first stopper is formed to be drawn upwards, the second fastening groove is formed to be drawn upwards to receive the second stopper when the second stopper is moved upwards, the first stopper, the detachable operation portion is the first operating state In this case, it is accommodated in the first fastening groove to limit the movement of the vaporizer in the horizontal direction, and when the detachable operation part in the second operating state is moved to the lower side and separated from the first fastening groove to move the vaporizer in the horizontal direction. The second stopper is accommodated in the second fastening groove when the detachable operation part is in the first operating state to limit the movement of the vaporizer in the horizontal direction, and the detachable operation part is operated in the second operation. If the state can be moved downward to be separated from the second fastening groove to allow movement in the horizontal direction of the vaporizer.

In the present embodiment, the first stopper and the second stopper include an inclined surface, and when the vaporizer is to be installed in the case, the vaporizer contacts the inclined surface and slides against the inclined surface to lower the first stopper and the second stopper. Can be moved to

In the present embodiment, the case, the first guide hole through which the first fastening protrusion penetrates the case to expose the first fastening protrusion to the outside, and the second fastening protrusion through the case exposes the second fastening protrusion to the outside. The first guide hole is formed to extend in the vertical direction, so that the first fastening protrusion is movable in the vertical direction along the first guide hole, and the second guide hole is formed to extend in the vertical direction. The second fastening protrusion may be movable in the vertical direction along the second guide hole.

In the present embodiment, the detachable operation part includes a first link member provided on one side of the case so as to be rotatable about a first rotating shaft extending from the case toward the vaporizer, and in a direction from the case toward the vaporizer. The second link member is installed on the other side of the case so as to be rotatable about an extended second rotation shaft, the second link member is engaged with the first link member and is rotatable together by the rotational movement of the first link member. Exposed to one side of the case may include a button member for rotating the first link member about the first rotation axis in accordance with the user's operation.

In the present embodiment, the first link member includes a first protruding member extending in a direction toward the second link member, and the second link member extends in a direction toward the first link member and thus the first protruding member. And a second protruding member in contact with the first protruding member, and when the user presses the button member, the first protruding member may rotate about the first rotating shaft to rotate the second protruding member.

In the present embodiment, the first contact member and the second projecting member may be in contact with the inclined surface.

In the present embodiment, the detachable operation part includes: a first elastic member for elastically pressing the first link member to restore the position of the detachable operation part when the detachable operation part is in the second operation state to the position of the detachable operation part when the detachable operation part is in the second operating state; It may include a second elastic member for elastically pressing the second link member.

In the present embodiment, the case may include a base portion for supporting the first elastic member and the second elastic member.

In the present embodiment, the button member may be formed to extend along the inner wall surface of the case and include a locking step for limiting the rotation of the first link member by engaging the inner wall surface of the case when the detachable operation unit is in the first operating state. have.

In the present embodiment, the first link member includes a first fastening protrusion protruding toward the second link member side, the second link member includes a second fastening protrusion protruding toward the first link member side, and the vaporizer includes: A first fastening groove is formed on one side to receive the first fastening projection, and a second fastening groove is formed on the other side to accommodate the second fastening projection, wherein the first fastening projection and the second fastening projection, the detachable operation portion In the first operating state is accommodated in the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove, respectively, to limit the movement of the vaporizer in the horizontal direction, and when the detachable operation unit in the second operating state, respectively, the center of the first rotary shaft and the second rotary shaft By rotating to the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove can be separated from the vaporizer to allow movement in the horizontal direction.

In the present embodiment, the first fastening protrusion and the second fastening protrusion include an inclined surface, and when the vaporizer is to be installed in the case, the vaporizer is slid with respect to the inclined surface so that the first fastening protrusion and the second fastening protrusion are detachable. It can be moved in the direction toward the position in the second operating state.

In the present embodiment, the detachable operation part includes a first link member provided on one side of the case so as to be rotatable about a first rotating shaft extending from the case toward the vaporizer, and in a direction from the case toward the vaporizer. And a second link member installed on the other side of the case so as to be rotatable about the second rotating shaft that is formed to extend, wherein the first link member is exposed to the outside of one side of the case to remove the first link member according to a user's operation. A first button member for rotating about the first axis of rotation, the second link member is exposed to the outside of the other side of the case and the second button member for rotating the second link member about the second axis of rotation according to the user's operation It may include.

In the present embodiment, the detachable manipulator includes a first elastic force that elastically presses the first link member in a direction to be restored to the position of the detachable manipulator when the detachable manipulator is in the second operating state from the position of the detachable manipulator when in the second operating state. It may include a second elastic member for elastically pressing the member and the second link member.

In the present embodiment, the case may include a base portion for supporting the first elastic member and the second elastic member.

In the present embodiment, the first button member extends along the inner wall surface of the case so that when the detachable manipulation unit is in the first operating state, the first button member engages the inner wall surface of the case to limit the rotation of the first link member. The second button member may include a second latching jaw extending along the inner wall of the case to limit rotation of the second link member by engaging the inner wall of the case when the detachable manipulation unit is in the first operating state. have.

In the present embodiment, the first link member includes a first fastening protrusion projecting toward the second link member side, and the second link member includes a second fastening protrusion projecting toward the first link member side, and the vaporizer includes: And a first fastening groove formed at one side to receive the first fastening protrusion, and a second fastening groove formed at the other side to receive the second fastening protrusion, and the first fastening protrusion and the second fastening protrusion have a detachable operation part. In the first operating state is accommodated in the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove, respectively, to limit the movement of the vaporizer in the horizontal direction, and when the detachable operation unit in the second operating state, respectively, the center of the first rotary shaft and the second rotary shaft By rotating to the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove can be separated from the vaporizer to allow movement in the horizontal direction.

In the present embodiment, the first fastening protrusion and the second fastening protrusion include an inclined surface, and when the vaporizer is to be installed in the case, the vaporizer is slid with respect to the inclined surface so that the first fastening protrusion and the second fastening protrusion are detachable. It can be moved in the direction toward the position in the second operating state.

According to the aerosol generating device according to the embodiments of the present invention as described above, the vaporizer can be easily attached and detached to the case through a simple button operation.

In addition, by passing the aerosol flow generated after generating the aerosol from the aerosol generating source to the cigarette can provide an aerosol containing flavor and nicotine suitable for the user.

1 and 2 are views illustrating examples in which a cigarette is inserted into an aerosol generating device.
3 is a view showing an example of a cigarette.
4 is an exploded side view schematically showing the appearance of an aerosol device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a vaporizer of the aerosol generating device of FIG. 4 separated from a case; FIG.
FIG. 6A is an exploded front view showing a state where a detachable operation portion of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 5 is in a first operating state. FIG.
FIG. 6B is an exploded front view showing a state where a detachable operation portion of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 5 is in a second operating state. FIG.
7 is a cutaway side view schematically illustrating a state in which a vaporizer is installed in a case through coupling with a detachable operation unit while the user does not press the button member.
8 is a cutaway side view schematically illustrating a state in which a vaporizer is installed in a case through coupling with a detachable operation unit while a user presses a button member.
9 is a side view schematically showing an appearance of an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10A is an exploded front view showing a state where a detachable operation portion of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 9 is in a first operating state. FIG.
FIG. 10B is an exploded front view showing a state where a detachable operation portion of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 9 is in a second operating state. FIG.
11 is an exploded side view schematically showing the appearance of an aerosol generating device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a vaporizer of the aerosol generating device of FIG. 11 separated from a case; FIG.
FIG. 13A is an exploded front view showing a state where a detachable operation portion of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 11 is in a first operating state. FIG.
FIG. 13B is an exploded front view showing a state where a detachable operation portion of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 11 is in a second operating state. FIG.
14 is a side view schematically showing an appearance of an aerosol generating device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15A is an exploded front view showing a state where a detachable operation portion of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 14 is in a first operating state. FIG.
FIG. 15B is an exploded front view showing a state where a detachable operation portion of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 14 is in a second operating state. FIG.

The terminology used in the embodiments has been selected as widely used as possible terms in consideration of the functions of the present invention, but may vary according to the intention or precedent of the person skilled in the art, the emergence of new technologies, and the like. In addition, in certain cases, there is a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in the present invention should be defined based on the meanings of the terms and the general contents of the present invention, rather than simply the names of the terms.

When a part of the specification is to "include" any component, this means that it may further include other components, except to exclude other components unless specifically stated otherwise. In addition, the terms "... unit", "... module" described in the specification means a unit for processing at least one function or operation, which is implemented in hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software. Can be.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described embodiments of the present invention;

1 and 2 are views illustrating examples in which a cigarette is inserted into an aerosol generating device.

1 and 2, the aerosol generating device 1000 includes a battery 1010, a controller 1020, a heater 1030, and a vaporizer 1200. In addition, the cigarette 200 may be inserted into the internal space of the aerosol generating device 1000.

In the aerosol generating apparatus 1000 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, only components related to the present exemplary embodiment are illustrated. Accordingly, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the general purpose components other than the components illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 may be further included in the aerosol generating apparatus 1000. .

In addition, although the heater 1030 is included in the aerosol generating apparatus 1000 in FIGS. 1 and 2, the heater 1030 may be omitted as necessary.

In FIG. 1, the battery 1010, the controller 1020, the vaporizer 1200, and the heater 1030 are arranged in a line. In addition, FIG. 2 shows that the vaporizer 1200 and the heater 1030 are arranged in parallel. However, the internal structure of the aerosol generating device 1000 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 1 or 2. In other words, the arrangement of the battery 1010, the controller 1020, the vaporizer 1200, and the heater 1030 may be changed according to the design of the aerosol generating device 1000.

When the cigarette 200 is inserted into the aerosol generating device 1000, the aerosol generating device 1000 may operate the vaporizer 1200 to generate an aerosol from the vaporizer 1200. The aerosol generated by the vaporizer 1200 passes through the cigarette 200 and is delivered to the user. Description of the vaporizer 1200 will be described in more detail below.

The battery 1010 supplies power used to operate the aerosol generating device 1000. For example, the battery 1010 may supply power so that the heater 1030 or the vaporizer 1200 may be heated, and may supply power necessary for the control unit 1020 to operate. In addition, the battery 1010 may supply power required to operate a display, a sensor, a motor, etc. installed in the aerosol generating device 1000.

The controller 1020 generally controls the operation of the aerosol generating device 1000. Specifically, the controller 1020 controls the operation of not only the battery 1010, the heater 1030, and the vaporizer 1200 but also other components included in the aerosol generating device 1000. In addition, the controller 1020 may determine whether each of the components of the aerosol generating device 1000 is in an operable state.

The controller 1020 includes at least one processor. A processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory in which a program that can be executed in the microprocessor is stored. In addition, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present embodiment may be implemented in other forms of hardware.

The heater 1030 may be heated by the power supplied from the battery 1010. For example, when the cigarette 200 is inserted into the aerosol generating device 1000, the heater 1030 may be located outside the cigarette. Thus, the heated heater 1030 may raise the temperature of the aerosol generating material in the cigarette 200.

The heater 1030 may be an electrically resistive heater. For example, the heater 1030 may include an electrically conductive track, and the heater 1030 may be heated as a current flows in the electrically conductive track. However, the heater 1030 is not limited to the above-described example, and may be applied without limitation as long as it can be heated to a desired temperature. Here, the desired temperature may be preset in the aerosol generating device 1000, or may be set to a desired temperature by the user.

Meanwhile, as another example, the heater 1030 may be an induction heating heater. Specifically, the heater 1030 may include an electrically conductive coil for heating the cigarette in an induction heating method, and the cigarette may include a susceptor that may be heated by an induction heating heater.

1 and 2, the heater 1030 is illustrated as being disposed outside the cigarette 200, but is not limited thereto. For example, the heater 1030 may include a tubular heating element, a plate heating element, a needle heating element, or a rod-shaped heating element, depending on the shape of the heating element, the inside or outside of the cigarette 200. Can be heated.

In addition, a plurality of heaters 1030 may be disposed in the aerosol generating device 1000. In this case, the plurality of heaters 1030 may be disposed to be inserted into the cigarette 200, or may be disposed outside the cigarette 200. In addition, some of the plurality of heaters 1030 may be disposed to be inserted into the inside of the cigarette 200, and others may be disposed outside the cigarette 200. In addition, the shape of the heater 1030 is not limited to the shape illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, and may be manufactured in various shapes.

The vaporizer 1200 may generate an aerosol by heating the liquid composition, and the generated aerosol may be delivered to the user through the cigarette 200. In other words, the aerosol generated by the vaporizer 1200 may move along the air flow passage of the aerosol generating device 1000, where the aerosol generated by the vaporizer 1200 passes through the cigarette 200. It may be configured to be delivered to the user.

For example, vaporizer 1200 may include, but is not limited to, a liquid reservoir, liquid delivery means, and heating element. For example, the liquid reservoir, liquid delivery means and heating element may be included in the aerosol generating device 1000 as an independent module.

The liquid reservoir may store the liquid composition. For example, the liquid composition may be a liquid comprising a tobacco containing material comprising a volatile tobacco flavor component, or may be a liquid comprising a non tobacco component. The liquid reservoir may be manufactured to be detachable from the vaporizer 1200, or may be manufactured integrally with the vaporizer 1200.

For example, the liquid composition may include water, solvents, ethanol, plant extracts, flavors, flavorings, or vitamin mixtures. Fragrance may include, but is not limited to, menthol, peppermint, spearmint oil, various fruit flavor components, and the like. Flavoring agents may include ingredients that can provide a variety of flavors or flavors to a user. The vitamin mixture may be a mixture of at least one of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C and vitamin E, but is not limited thereto. Liquid compositions can also include aerosol formers such as glycerin and propylene glycol.

The liquid delivery means may deliver the liquid composition of the liquid reservoir to the heating element. For example, the liquid delivery means may be, but is not limited to, a wick such as cotton fibers, ceramic fibers, glass fibers, porous ceramics.

The heating element is an element for heating the liquid composition delivered by the liquid delivery means. For example, the heating element may be a metal heating wire, a metal hot plate, a ceramic heater, or the like, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the heating element may be composed of a conductive filament such as nichrome wire, and may be arranged in a structure wound around the liquid delivery means. The heating element may be heated by a current supply and may transfer heat to the liquid composition in contact with the heating element, thereby heating the liquid composition. As a result, aerosols can be produced.

For example, the vaporizer 1200 may be referred to as a cartomizer or an atomizer, but is not limited thereto.

The aerosol generating device 1000 may further include general components in addition to the battery 1010, the controller 1020, and the heater 1030. For example, the aerosol generating device 1000 may include a display capable of outputting visual information and / or a motor for outputting tactile information. In addition, the aerosol generating device 1000 may include at least one sensor (puff sensor, temperature sensor, cigarette insert sensor, etc.). In addition, the aerosol generating device 1000 may be manufactured in a structure in which external air may be introduced or internal gas may flow out even when the cigarette 200 is inserted.

Although not shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the aerosol generating device 1000 may form a system together with a separate cradle. For example, the cradle may be used to charge the battery 1010 of the aerosol generating device 1000. Alternatively, the heater 1030 may be heated in a state in which the cradle and the aerosol generating device 1000 are coupled.

The cigarette 200 may be similar to a general combustion cigarette. For example, the cigarette 200 may be divided into a first part including an aerosol generating material and a second part including a filter and the like. Alternatively, the aerosol generating material may also be included in the second portion of the cigarette 200. For example, an aerosol generating material made in the form of granules or capsules may be inserted into the second portion.

The entire first portion may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 1000, and the second portion may be exposed to the outside. Alternatively, only a part of the first part may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 1000, or a part of the first part and the second part may be inserted. The user can inhale the aerosol in the state of being in the mouth by the second part. At this time, the aerosol is generated by the outside air passing through the first portion, the generated aerosol is passed through the second portion to the user's mouth.

As an example, the outside air may be introduced through at least one air passage formed in the aerosol generating device 1000. For example, opening and closing of the air passage formed in the aerosol generating device 1000 and / or the size of the air passage may be adjusted by the user. Accordingly, the atomization amount, smoking feeling, etc. can be adjusted by the user. As another example, the outside air may be introduced into the cigarette 200 through at least one hole formed in the surface of the cigarette 200.

Hereinafter, an example of the cigarette 200 will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

3 is a view showing an example of a cigarette.

Referring to FIG. 3, the cigarette 200 includes a tobacco rod 210 and a filter rod 220. The first portion described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 includes a tobacco rod 210, and the second portion includes a filter rod 220.

3 shows the filter rod 220 as a single segment, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the filter rod 220 may be composed of a plurality of segments. For example, filter rod 220 may include a first segment that cools the aerosol and a second segment that filters certain components included in the aerosol. In addition, if necessary, the filter rod 220 may further include at least one segment that performs another function.

The cigarette 200 may be wrapped by at least one wrapper 240. The wrapper 240 may be formed with at least one hole through which external air flows or internal gas flows out. As an example, the cigarette 200 may be packaged by one wrapper 240. As another example, the cigarette 200 may be overlaid by two or more wrappers 240. For example, the tobacco rod 210 may be wrapped by the first wrapper, and the filter rod 220 may be packed by the second wrapper. In addition, the tobacco rod 210 and the filter rod 220 packaged by individual wrappers may be combined, and the entire cigarette 200 may be repackaged by the third wrapper. If each of the tobacco rod 210 or the filter rod 220 is composed of a plurality of segments, each segment may be wrapped by a separate wrapper. In addition, the entire cigarette 200 to which the segments wrapped by the individual wrappers are combined may be repackaged by another wrapper.

Tobacco rod 210 includes an aerosol generating material. For example, the aerosol generating material may include, but is not limited to, at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, and oleyl alcohol. In addition, tobacco rod 210 may contain other additive materials such as flavoring agents, wetting agents and / or organic acids. In addition, the tobacco rod 210 may be added by spraying a perfume liquid such as menthol or a moisturizer onto the tobacco rod 210.

The tobacco rod 210 may be manufactured in various ways. For example, the tobacco rod 210 may be made of a sheet or may be made of a strand. In addition, the tobacco rod 210 may be made of chopped tobacco. In addition, the tobacco rod 210 may be surrounded by a heat conducting material. For example, the heat conducting material may be, but is not limited to, a metal foil such as aluminum foil. For example, the heat conducting material surrounding the tobacco rod 210 may evenly disperse heat transmitted to the tobacco rod 210 to improve the thermal conductivity applied to the tobacco rod, thereby improving tobacco taste. . In addition, the heat conducting material surrounding the tobacco rod 210 may function as a susceptor heated by an induction heated heater. At this time, although not shown in the figure, the tobacco rod 210 may further include an additional susceptor in addition to the heat conducting material surrounding the outside.

The filter rod 220 may be a cellulose acetate filter. On the other hand, the shape of the filter rod 220 is not limited. For example, the filter rod 220 may be a cylindrical type rod, or may be a tube type rod including a hollow therein. In addition, the filter rod 220 may be a recess type rod. If the filter rod 220 is composed of a plurality of segments, at least one of the plurality of segments may be manufactured in a different shape.

The filter rod 220 may be manufactured so that flavor is generated. As one example, the fragrance liquid may be injected into the filter rod 220, or a separate fiber coated with the fragrance liquid may be inserted into the filter rod 220.

In addition, the filter rod 220 may include at least one capsule 230. Here, the capsule 230 may perform a function for generating a flavor, or may perform a function for generating an aerosol. For example, the capsule 230 may have a structure in which a liquid containing perfume is wrapped in a film. Capsule 230 may have a spherical or cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto.

If the filter rod 220 includes a segment for cooling the aerosol, the cooling segment may be made of a polymer material or a biodegradable polymer material. For example, the cooling segment may be made of pure polylactic acid only, but is not limited thereto. Alternatively, the cooling segment can be made of a cellulose acetate filter having a plurality of holes. However, the cooling segment is not limited to the above-described example, and may be applied without limitation as long as the aerosol can perform a function of cooling.

On the other hand, although not shown in Figure 3, the cigarette 200 according to an embodiment may further include a shear filter. The shear filter is located on one side of the tobacco rod 210 opposite the filter rod 220. The shear filter may prevent the tobacco rod 210 from escaping to the outside and prevent the liquefied aerosol from the tobacco rod 210 from flowing into the aerosol-generating device (1000 in FIGS. 1 and 2) during smoking. have.

Hereinafter, the coupling structure of the case 1100 and the vaporizer 1200 of the aerosol generating device 1000 according to the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 15B.

Figure 4 is an exploded side view schematically showing the appearance of the aerosol device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a vaporizer of the aerosol generating device shown in Figure 4 separated from the case.

The aerosol generating device 1000 according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may include a case 1100, a vaporizer 1200, and a cover 1002. The cover 1002 may be coupled to one end of the case 1100 such that the case 1100 and the cover 1002 may together form an appearance of the aerosol generating device 1000.

The case 1100 forms a part of the exterior of the aerosol generating device 1000 and accommodates various components therein including the battery 1010, the controller 1020, and the heater 1030 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. To accommodate the function of protection. In addition, an outer hole 1100h through which the cigarette 200 may be inserted is formed on an upper surface of the cover 1002 coupled to the case 1100.

The case 1100 and the cover 1002 may be made of a plastic material that does not transfer heat well, or a metal material coated with a thermal barrier material on its surface. The case 1100 and the cover 1002 may be manufactured by, for example, injection molding, 3D printing, or assembling small parts manufactured by injection molding.

A holding device (not shown) may be installed between the case 110 and the cover 1002 to maintain a coupling state between the case 1100 and the cover 1002. The holding device may comprise a protrusion and a groove, for example. By maintaining the state in which the protrusion is inserted into the groove, the cover 1002 and the case 1001 may be held in a coupled state, and the structure of the protrusion is separated from the groove by moving the protrusion by an operation button that the user can press. May be used.

In addition, the holding device may include, for example, a magnet and a metal member that adheres to the magnet. When the magnet is used in the holding device, the magnet may be installed in one of the case 1100 and the cover 1002 and the metal member may be attached to the magnet in the other, or in both the case 1100 and the cover 1002. You can also install a magnet.

Meanwhile, in the aerosol generating apparatus 1000 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the cover 1002 is not an essential configuration, and thus, the cover 1002 may not be installed if necessary.

In addition, the vaporizer 1200 is installed to be detachable at one end of the case 1100. The button member 1311 illustrated in FIG. 4 is a component of a detachable operation unit (see 1300 of FIG. 6A), which will be described later, and the user may arbitrarily press to release the fastening relationship between the case 1100 and the vaporizer 1200. Can be.

Detachable operation unit 1300 will be described in detail below, but briefly described with reference to Figure 5 when the user presses the button member 1311, the fastening protrusions 1323 that can be inserted into the vaporizer 1200 is By sliding in the vertical direction along the guide hole 1140 formed in the case 1100, the operation of fastening or separating the case 1100 and the vaporizer 1200 may be performed.

Meanwhile, FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate the vaporizer 1200 approaching the side of the case 1100 and being installed in the case 1100, but are not limited thereto. For example, the vaporizer 1200 may be installed in the case 1100 by approaching in a vertical direction from the upper side of the case 1100 like the cover 1002. However, hereinafter, the description will be made mainly on a structure in which the vaporizer 1200 approaches and is installed to the side of the case 1100 for convenience of description.

FIG. 6A is an exploded front view illustrating a detachable manipulation unit of the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 5 in a first operating state, and FIG. 6B illustrates a detachable manipulation unit of the aerosol generating apparatus illustrated in FIG. 5 in a second operating state. It is an exploded front view which shows.

6A and 6B, the aerosol generating device 1000 is installed in the case 1100, and according to a user's operation, a first operation of maintaining the vaporizer 1200 installed in the case 1100 (FIG. 6A), and a detachable operation unit 1300 capable of a second operation (see FIG. 6B) to allow separation of the vaporizer 1200 from the case.

Specifically, the detachable manipulation unit 1300 may be engaged with the first link member 1310 and the first link member 1310 by sliding movement of the first link member 1310 in a horizontal direction according to a user's manipulation. A second link member 1320 slidable in the vertical direction is included.

In addition, the first link member 1310 includes a button member 1311 that is exposed to the outside of the case 1100 and slides the first link member 1310 in a horizontal direction according to a user's manipulation.

The second link member 1320 includes a protruding member 1321 protruding toward the first link member 1310. The first link member 1310 includes an accommodating groove 1312 accommodating the protruding member 1321 of the second link member 1320, and a part of a surface where the protruding member 1321 and the accommodating groove 1312 contact each other. May be an inclined surface SP.

In addition, the detachable manipulation unit 1300 further includes an elastic member 1330 which elastically presses the second link member 1320 in the direction toward the first link member 1310, and the case 1100 is an elastic member 1330. It includes a base portion 1110 for supporting.

The first link member 1310 further includes a first rail member 1313 extending in the horizontal direction, and the second link member 1320 further includes a second rail member 1322 extending in the vertical direction. do. The case 1100 includes a first guide member 1120 accommodated in the first rail member 1313 and a second guide member 1130 accommodated in the second rail member 1322.

The first rail member 1313 moves along the first guide member 1120 with the sliding movement of the first link member 1310 in the horizontal direction, and the second rail member 1322 is the second link member 1320. ) May move along the second guide member 1130 with movement in the vertical direction.

In the drawing, the first rail member 1313 and the second rail member 1322 respectively include the first link member 1310 and the second link member to accommodate the first guide member 1120 and the second guide member 1130. Although depicted as a through-hole shape penetrating 1320, the embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, the first rail member 1313 and the second rail member 1322 may respectively include the first link member 1310 and the second guide member 1120 and the second guide member 1130 to accommodate the first guide member 1120 and the second guide member 1130. It may be configured in a stepped groove shape formed a predetermined interval drawn in the thickness direction from the surface of the link member 1320.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the detachable manipulation unit 1300 is in the first operating state, the first guide member 1120 is engaged with one end of the first rail member 1313 so that the first link member 1310 is connected to the case ( A function of limiting sliding movement in a direction away from the case 1100 of the first link member 1310 may be performed so as not to be separated from the 1100. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the detachable manipulation unit 1300 is in the second operating state, the first guide member 1120 is engaged with the other side of the first rail member 1313 so that the case of the first link member 1310 is provided. It may perform a function of limiting the sliding movement in the direction inserted into the (1100).

That is, in the first operating state of the detachable manipulation unit 1300 in which the user does not press the button member 1311, the first guide member may be moved so that the first link member 1310 does not move away from the case 1100. 1120 may be disposed to engage the right end portion of the first rail member 1313. According to this structure, the first rail member 1313 may not move to the left more than the position of the first guide member 1120. That is, since the first link member 1310 cannot move to the left side more than the position defined by the first guide member 1120, the first link member 1310 may slide in the case 1100 inside the case 1100 without being separated from the case 1100. can do.

In addition, in the second operation state of the detachable manipulation unit 1300 in which the user presses the button member 1311, the first link member 1310 may move to the right to prevent the first link member 1310 from being inserted into the inner space of the case 1100. The guide member 1120 may be disposed to engage the left end portion of the first rail member 1313. According to this structure, the first rail member 1313 may not move to the right more than the position of the first guide member 1120. That is, since the first link member 1310 cannot move to the right more than the position defined by the first guide member 1120, the first link member 1310 may be prevented from being inserted into the inner space of the case 1100 until the button member 1311 in any case. Can be.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the detachable manipulation unit 1300 is in the first operating state, the second guide member 1130 may be engaged with the lower end of the second rail member 1322 of the second link member 1320. A function of limiting the sliding movement in the upward direction can be performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the detachable manipulation unit 1300 is in the second operating state, the second guide member 1130 may be engaged with the upper end of the second rail member 1322 of the second link member 1320. A function of limiting the sliding movement in the downward direction can be performed.

That is, in the first operating state of the detachable manipulation unit 1300 in which the user does not press the button member 1311, the second link member 1320 may move upward to not press the first link member 1310 upward. The second guide member 1130 may be disposed to engage the lower end portion of the second rail member 1322. According to this structure, the second rail member 1322 may not move upwards than the position of the second guide member 1130. That is, since the second link member 1320 cannot move upwards than the position defined by the second guide member 1130, the second link member 1320 may move upward and apply more than necessary force to the first link member 1310 in any case. The sliding motion of the second link member 1320 in the vertical direction may be restrained so as not to damage the link member 1310.

In addition, in the second operation state of the detachable manipulation unit 1300 in which the user presses the button member 1311, the second link member 1320 is moved downward so as not to press the base 1110 downward. The guide member 1130 may be disposed to engage the upper end of the second rail member 1322. According to this structure, the second rail member 1322 may not move downward than the position of the second guide member 1130. That is, since the second link member 1320 cannot move downward more than the position defined by the second guide member 1130, the second link member 1320 moves downward and applies a force more than necessary to the base portion 1110 to the base portion 1110. ) May be restrained in the vertical direction of the second link member 1320 so as not to break.

On the other hand, the second link member 1320 includes a fastening protrusion 1323 protruding toward the vaporizer 1200. The fastening protrusion 1323 may move up and down together with the vertical sliding movement of the second link member 1320, and the vaporizer 1200 may be installed or separated in the case 1100 according to the vertical movement of the fastening protrusion 1323. May be possible. The fastening structure of the fastening protrusion 1323 and the vaporizer 1200 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

According to the structure described above, the user can press the button member 1311 exposed to the outside of the case 1100 to change the fastening structure of the case 1100 and the vaporizer 1200. FIG. 6B illustrates how each component of the detachable manipulation unit 1300 moves when the user presses the button member 1311.

Referring to FIG. 6B, when the user presses the button member 1311, the first link member 1310 connected to the button member 1311 may also slide in the direction in which the user presses the button member 1311, that is, to the right. have. Here, the button member 1311 and the first link member 1310 are connected to each other not only when the button member 1311 and the first link member 1310 are made of different materials, but also when the button member 1311 and the first link member 1310 are made of different materials. 1 includes all cases in which the link member 1310 is integrally formed of the same material.

When the first link member 1310 slides to the right side, the second link member 1320 in engagement with the first link member 1310 through the inclined surface SP slides downward according to the sliding of the inclined surface SP. Done. In accordance with this operation, the fastening protrusion 1323 also moves downward, and when the vaporizer 1200 is installed in the case 1100, the separation of the vaporizer 1200 from the case 1100 may be allowed. When the vaporizer 1200 is separated from the case 1100, the vaporizer 1200 may be installed in the case 1100.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the second link member 1320 is slid downward, the elastic member 1330 is compressed, and as the restoring force, the elastic member 1330 moves the second link member 1320 upward. Can be pressurized. That is, when the user presses the button member 1311, the vaporizer 1200 is installed in the case 1100, and when the user releases the button member 1311 from the state, the fastening protrusion 1323 is elastic. The vaporizer 1200 may be fixed to the case 1100 by moving upward by the restoring force of the member 1330.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, how the vaporizer 1200 is installed or separated in the case 1100 by the vertical movement of the fastening protrusion 1323 will be described in detail.

FIG. 7 is a cutaway side view schematically illustrating a state in which a vaporizer is installed in a case through coupling with a detachable operation unit while the user does not press the button member, and FIG. 8 is a vaporizer in a state where the user presses the button member. Incision side view schematically showing a state that is installed in the case through coupling with the removable operation unit.

7 and 8, the vaporizer 1200 includes a fastening groove 1210 which receives the fastening protrusion 1323.

The fastening protrusion 1323 includes a stopper 1323_st protruding upward, and the fastening groove 1210 is formed to be pulled upward to accommodate the stopper 1323_st when the stopper 1323_st moves upward (first operating position). do. That is, the stopper 1323_st is accommodated in the fastening groove 1210 when the detachable manipulation unit 1300 is in the first operating state to limit the movement of the vaporizer 1200 in the horizontal direction. In addition, the stopper 1323_st moves downward when the detachable manipulation unit 1300 is in the second operating state (second operating position) to be separated from the fastening groove 1210 to allow the vaporizer 1200 to move in the horizontal direction. do.

Specifically, the stopper 1323_st includes the inclined surface 1323_ip, and when the vaporizer 1200 is to be installed in the case 1100 without the user pressing the button member 1311, the vaporizer 1200. As shown in FIG. 7, the stopper 1323_st may be moved downward by contacting the inclined surface 1323_ip of the stopper 1323_st and sliding about the inclined surface 1323_ip.

In this state, when the vaporizer 1200 continues to push toward the case 1100, the stopper 1323_st may be fitted into the fastening groove 1210 so that the vaporizer 1200 may be installed in the case 1100.

According to the above structure, the user can mount the vaporizer 1200 to the case 1100 without pressing the button member 1311. Of course, when the button member 1311 is pressed as shown in FIG. 8, the inclined surface 1323_ip of the stopper 1323_st may easily mount the vaporizer 1200 to the case 1100 without contacting the vaporizer 1200. Can be. On the contrary, when the vaporizer 1200 is to be removed from the case 1100, the user must press the button member 1311 to move the stopper 1323_st downward.

9 is a side view schematically showing an appearance of an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The aerosol generating device 2000 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 may include a first button member 2310 and a second button member 2320 installed to be slidable in the vertical direction on both sides of the case 2100. By operating, the vaporizer 2200 can be attached and detached from the case 1100. The first button member 2310 and the second button member 2320 illustrated in FIG. 9 are some components of the detachable manipulation unit (see 2300 of FIG. 10A), which will be described later, and the user may use the first button member 2310 and the second button member 2310. The button member 2320 may be simultaneously pressed to release the fastening relationship between the case 2100 and the vaporizer 2200.

Although the same configuration is shown in FIG. 5 and is not separately illustrated in the drawing, the case 2100 includes a first guide for exposing the first fastening protrusion 2331 to the outside by allowing the first fastening protrusion 2331 to penetrate the case 2100. A hole (same structure as 1140 of FIG. 5) and a second guide hole (1140 of FIG. 5) exposing the second fastening protrusion 2341 to the outside by passing through the case 2100 by the second fastening protrusion 2341. The first guide hole extends in the vertical direction, so that the first fastening protrusion 2331 is movable in the vertical direction along the first guide groove, and the second guide hole extends in the vertical direction. The second fastening protrusion 2341 may be movable in the vertical direction along the second guide groove.

Detachable operation unit 2300 will be described in detail below, but briefly described with reference to FIG. 9, a user may combine the first button member 2310 and the second button member 2320 on both sides of the case 2100. When pressurized, the first fastening protrusion 2331 and the second fastening protrusion 2231, which can be inserted into the vaporizer 2200, respectively slide in the vertical direction along the first guide hole and the second guide hole formed in the case 2100. As a result, the case 2100 and the vaporizer 2200 may be fastened or separated.

FIG. 10A is an exploded front view illustrating a detachable manipulation unit of the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 9 in a first operating state, and FIG. 10B illustrates a detachable manipulation unit of the aerosol generating apparatus illustrated in FIG. 9 in a second operating state. It is an exploded front view which shows.

10A and 10B, the detachable manipulation unit 2300 is exposed to the outside of one side of the case 2100 so that the user can operate the first button member 2310 and slidable in the vertical direction according to the user's manipulation. The second button member 2320 may be exposed to the outside of the case 2100 to be operated by the user, and may slide in the vertical direction according to the user's operation. On the surfaces of the first button member 2310 and the second button member 2320, the user handles 2311 and 2321 protruding so that the user can easily slide the first button member 2310 and the second button member 2320. ) May be formed.

In addition, the detachable manipulation unit 2300 is connected to the first button member 2310 and is provided with a first sliding member 2330 installed to be slidable in a vertical direction inside one side of the case 1100 and the second button member 2320. And a second sliding member 2340 installed to be slidable in the vertical direction inside the other side of the case 2100.

In addition, the detachable manipulation unit 2300 may include a first elastic member 2350 that elastically presses the first sliding member 2330 in the vertical direction, and a second elastic member which elastically presses the second sliding member 2340 in the vertical direction ( 2360).

The case 2100 accommodates the first button member 2310 to be slidable in the vertical direction, but defines a first threshold position P1 and a lower threshold position P2 to which the first button member 2310 is slidable. The sliding groove 2110 and the second button member 2320 are accommodated so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, and the second button member 2320 defines an upper threshold position P1 and a lower threshold position P2 that are slidable. The second sliding groove 2120 is included.

In addition, the case 2100 extends in the vertical direction to accommodate the first sliding member 2330 so as to be slidable, and extends in the vertical direction to slide the second sliding member 2340. It includes a second rail member 2140 to accommodate the possible, and further includes a base portion (2150, 2160) for supporting the first elastic member 2350 and the second elastic member 2360.

10A and 10B, the base part 2150 supporting the first elastic member 2350 and the base part 2160 supporting the second elastic member 2360 are illustrated separately, but are not limited thereto. 2150 and 2160 may be integrally formed so that one side may support the first elastic member 2350 and the other side may support the second elastic member 2360.

In addition, the first sliding member 2330 may include a first fastening protrusion 2331 protruding toward the vaporizer 2200, and the second sliding member 2340 may include a second fastening protrusion protruding toward the vaporizer 2200. 2341, wherein the vaporizer 2200 includes a first fastening groove (not shown) for receiving the first fastening protrusion 2331, and a second fastening groove for accommodating the second fastening protrusion (2381). May include).

Specifically, the first fastening protrusion 2331 includes a first stopper 2331_st that protrudes upwards, and the second fastening protrusion 2341 includes a second stopper 2341_st that protrudes upwards. The groove is formed to be drawn upward to accommodate the first stopper 2331_st when the first stopper 2331_st moves upwards, and the second fastening groove has the second stopper when the second stopper 2341_st moves upward. 2341_st) is formed to be drawn upwards.

The first stopper 2331_st is accommodated in the first fastening groove when the detachable manipulation unit 2300 is in the first operating state to limit the movement of the vaporizer 2200 in the horizontal direction, and the detachable manipulation unit 2300 operates in the second operation. If the state is moved to the lower side can be separated from the first fastening groove to allow movement in the horizontal direction of the vaporizer 2200.

In addition, the second stopper 2341_st may be accommodated in the second fastening groove to limit the movement of the vaporizer 2200 in the horizontal direction when the detachable manipulation unit 2300 is in the first operating state, and the detachable manipulation unit 2300 may be formed in the second stopper 2300. 2 in the operating state is moved to the lower side can be separated from the second fastening groove to allow movement in the horizontal direction of the vaporizer 2200.

The first stopper 2331_st and the second stopper 2341_st include an inclined surface, and when the vaporizer 2200 is to be installed in the case 2100, the vaporizer 2200 contacts the inclined surface and slides against the inclined surface. The first stopper 2331_st and the second stopper 2341_st may be moved downward.

9 and 10B illustrate a method of fastening and detaching the case 1100 and the vaporizer 1200 by the vertical movement of the first fastening protrusion 2331 and the second fastening protrusion 2231, as illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 10. It is the same as the structure of the fastening protrusion 1323 and the fastening groove 1210 described with reference to 8. However, in the first fastening protrusion 2331 and the second fastening protrusion 2231 described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 10B, the user must slide both the first button member 2310 and the second button member 2320 in the vertical direction. There is a difference between sliding motion.

That is, in the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, when the user presses the button member 1311, all of the fastening protrusions 1323 disposed on both sides of the case 1100 slide in the vertical direction. In the case of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 10B, in order to slide the first fastening protrusion 2331 and the second fastening protrusion 2231 in the vertical direction, the user may press the first button member 2310 and the second button member 2320. Both should be pressed to slide in the vertical direction.

Except for this difference, an operation of inserting or separating the first fastening protrusion 2331 and the second fastening protrusion 2231 shown in FIGS. 9 to 10B into the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove is illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8. Since the same as the operating method of the fastening protrusion 1323 and the fastening groove 1210 shown in the description will be omitted here.

FIG. 11 is an exploded side view schematically showing an appearance of an aerosol generating device according to still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a vaporizer of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 11 separated from a case. .

The aerosol generating device 3000 according to another embodiment illustrated in FIG. 11 may include a case 3100, a vaporizer 3200, and a detachable manipulation unit 3300. Since the schematic description of the case 3100 and the vaporizer 3200 has already been described above, the following description will focus on structural features that are distinguished from the foregoing.

11 and 12, the method of operating the button member 3312 of the detachable manipulation unit 3300 is the same as the method of operating the button member 1311 illustrated in FIG. 4. That is, the user may press the button member 3312 on the side. However, a feature distinguished from the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4 is that, in the case of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 11, when the user presses the button member 3312, the first fastening protrusion 3314 does not move up and down, but rather the case ( A first rotational groove 3210 is formed around the first rotary shaft 3311 of FIG. 13A, and the first fastening protrusion 3314 is formed on the side of the vaporizer 3200. It is possible to fasten the vaporizer 3200 to the case 3100 by being inserted in the).

Hereinafter, the detachable manipulation unit 3230 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B.

FIG. 13A is an exploded front view illustrating a detachable manipulation unit of the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 11 in a first operating state, and FIG. 13B illustrates a detachable manipulation unit of the aerosol generating apparatus illustrated in FIG. 11 in a second operating state. It is an exploded front view which shows.

13A and 13B, the aerosol generating device 3000 is installed in the case 3100, and according to a user's operation, a first operation of maintaining the installed state of the vaporizer 3200 in the case 3100 (FIG. 13A). And a detachable operation unit 3300 capable of a second operation (see FIG. 13B) to allow separation of the vaporizer 3200 from the case 3100.

In detail, the detachable manipulation unit 3300 may be installed on one side of the case 3100 to be rotatable about the first rotation shaft 3311 extending in the direction from the case 3100 toward the vaporizer 3200. It is installed on the other side of the case 3100 so as to be rotatable about the link member 3310 and the second rotary shaft 3321 extending in the direction from the case 3100 toward the vaporizer 3200, the first link member And a second link member 3320 that is engaged with 3310 and is rotatable together by the rotational movement of the first link member 3310.

The first link member 3310 includes a button member 3312 exposed to the outside of one side of the case 3100 to rotate the first link member 3310 about the first rotation shaft 3311 according to a user's manipulation. do.

The first link member 3310 includes a first protruding member 3313 extending in a direction toward the second link member 3320, and the second link member 3320 faces the first link member 3310. And a second protruding member 3323 extending in a direction to contact the first protruding member 3313. When the user presses the button member 3312, the first protruding member 3313 may include a first rotating shaft 3311. The second protruding member 3323 may be rotated by rotating about the center.

In the drawing, a surface in which the first protruding member 3313 and the second protruding member 3323 contact each other is illustrated as an inclined surface SP, but embodiments are not limited thereto. The inclined surface SP is merely a structure for engaging the first protruding member 3313 and the second protruding member 3323 more efficiently, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first protruding member 3313 and the second protruding member 3323 are provided. ) May be close to the horizontal direction.

On the other hand, the removable operation unit 3300 of the removable operation unit 3300 when the removable operation unit 3300 is in the first operating state (see FIG. 13A) at the position of the removable operation unit 3300 when the second operating state (see FIG. 13B). And a first elastic member 3330 to elastically press the first link member 3310 to be restored to a position, and a second elastic member 3340 to elastically press the second link member 3320. The case 3100 includes a base 3110 supporting the first elastic member 3330 and the second elastic member 3340.

That is, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the user presses the button member 3312, the first elastic member 3330 is compressed, and the first elastic member 3330 elastically pushes the button member 3312 with a restoring force thereto. Can be pressurized. Accordingly, since the first link member 3310 receives a force in a clockwise direction about the first rotation shaft 3311 as a whole, that is, the first link member 3310 is to be restored to the first operating state of the detachable manipulation unit 3300 illustrated in FIG. 13A. You can receive strength.

Similarly, when the user presses the button member 3312, the second elastic member 3340 is also compressed. As a restoring force, the second elastic member 3340 may elastically press the second link member 3320. Accordingly, since the second link member 3320 receives the force in the counterclockwise direction about the second rotation shaft 3321 as a whole, that is, the second link member 3320 restores the first operating state of the detachable manipulation unit 3300 illustrated in FIG. 13A. You can be strengthened.

Specifically, the button member 3312 is extended along the inner wall surface of the case 3100 so that the first link member 3310 is engaged with the inner wall surface of the case 3100 when the detachable manipulation unit 3300 is in the first operating state. It includes a locking jaw (3312p) to limit the rotation. That is, as shown in FIG. 13A, the button member 3312 receives a force that rotates in a clockwise direction about the first rotation shaft 3311 by the first elastic member 3330, but the locking jaw 3312p is the case. The first operating state illustrated in FIG. 13A may be maintained by engaging the inner wall surface of the 3100 to limit rotation of the first link member 3310.

The first link member 3310 includes a first fastening protrusion 3314 protruding toward the second link member 3320, and the second link member 3320 includes a second fastening projecting toward the first link member 3310. And projection 3324.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the vaporizer 3200 accommodates the first fastening groove 3210 and the second fastening protrusion 3324 formed at one side thereof to accommodate the first fastening protrusion 3314. It includes a second fastening groove 3220 formed to be drawn in the other side.

The first fastening protrusions 3314 and the second fastening protrusions 3324 are respectively provided in the first fastening grooves 3210 and the second fastening grooves 3220 when the detachable manipulation unit 3300 is in the first operating state (see FIG. 13A). It is accommodated to limit the movement in the horizontal direction of the vaporizer 3200, and when the detachable operation unit 3300 is in the second operating state (see Fig. 13b), respectively, the center of the first rotary shaft 3311 and the second rotary shaft 3321 By rotating as described above, the first fastening groove 3210 and the second fastening groove 3220 may be separated from each other to allow the vaporizer 3200 to move in a horizontal direction.

In addition, each of the first fastening protrusions 3314 and the second fastening protrusions 3324 includes inclined surfaces 3314_ip and 3324_ip, respectively, when the vaporizer 3200 is to be installed in the case 3100, the vaporizer 3200. ) May move the first fastening protrusion 3314 and the second fastening protrusion 3324 in the direction toward the position when the detachable manipulation part 3300 is in the second operating state by sliding about the inclined surfaces 3314_ip and 3324_ip. have.

That is, the vaporizer 3200 and the inclined surface 3314_ip of the first fastening protrusion 3314 and the inclined surface 3324_ip of the vaporizer 3200 and the second fastening protrusion 3324 come into contact with each other to allow the vaporizer 3200 to be in contact with each other. By sliding with respect to the inclined surface 3314_ip of the first fastening protrusion 3314 and the inclined surface 3324_ip of the second fastening protrusion 3324, the first fastening protrusion 3314 is counterclockwise about the first rotation shaft 3311. The second fastening protrusions 3324 may rotate in a clockwise direction about the second rotation shaft 3321.

In this state, when the vaporizer 3200 continues to push toward the case 3100, the first fastening protrusion 3314 is in the first fastening groove 3210, and the second fastening protrusion 3324 is the second fastening groove ( The vaporizer 3200 may be installed in the case 3100 by being fitted to the 3220.

14 is a side view schematically showing an appearance of an aerosol generating device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

The aerosol generating device 4000 according to another embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14 may include a case 4100, a vaporizer 4200, and a detachable manipulation unit 4300. Since the schematic description of the case 4100 and the vaporizer 4200 has already been described above, the following description will focus on structural features that are distinguished from the foregoing.

In the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the user manipulates the first button member 4312 and the second button member 4322 of the detachable manipulation unit 4300 to operate the button member 3312 illustrated in FIG. 11. Is the same as That is, the user may press the first button member 4312 and the second button member 4322 on each side. However, a feature distinguished from the embodiment shown in FIG. 11 is that, in the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the user must simultaneously press the first button member 4312 and the second button member 4422.

Hereinafter, the detachable manipulation unit 4300 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 15A and 15B.

FIG. 15A is an exploded front view illustrating a detachable manipulation unit of the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 14 in a first operating state, and FIG. 15B illustrates a detachable manipulation unit of the aerosol generating apparatus illustrated in FIG. 14 in a second operating state. It is an exploded front view which shows.

15A and 15B, the aerosol generating device 4000 is installed in the case 4100, and according to a user's operation, the first operation of maintaining the state in which the vaporizer 4200 is installed in the case 4100 (FIG. 15A), and a detachable operation unit 4300 capable of a second operation (see FIG. 15B) to allow separation of the vaporizer 4200 from the case 4100.

Specifically, the detachable manipulation unit 4300 may be installed on one side of the case 4100 to be rotatable about a first rotation shaft 4311 extending in a direction from the case 4100 toward the vaporizer 4200. The second link member 4320 provided on the other side of the case 4100 so as to be rotatable about the member 4310 and the second rotating shaft 4321 extending in the direction from the case 4100 toward the vaporizer 4200. ).

The first link member 4310 is exposed to the outside of one side of the case 4100 to rotate the first link member 4310 about the first rotation shaft 4311 according to a user's operation. It includes.

The second link member 4320 is exposed to the outside of the other side of the case 4100 to rotate the second link member 4320 about the second rotation shaft 4321 according to a user's operation. It includes.

In addition, the detachable manipulation unit 4300 may include the detachable manipulation unit 4300 when the detachable manipulation unit 4300 is in the first operating state (see FIG. 15A) at the position of the detachable manipulation unit 4300 when the detachable manipulation unit 4300 is in the second operating state (see FIG. 15B). And a first elastic member 4330 to elastically press the first link member 4310 in a direction to be restored to a position, and a second elastic member 4340 to elastically press the second link member 4320. In addition, the case 4100 may include a base 4110 supporting the first elastic member 4330 and the second elastic member 4340.

That is, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the user presses the first button member 4312, the first elastic member 4330 is compressed, and as a restoring force, the first elastic member 4330 is the first button member ( 4312 may be elastically pressurized. Accordingly, since the first link member 4310 receives a force in a clockwise direction about the first rotation shaft 4311 as a whole, that is, the first link member 4310 is to be restored to the first operating state of the detachable manipulation unit 4300 illustrated in FIG. 15A. You can receive strength.

Similarly, when the user presses the second button member 4322, the second elastic member 4340 is compressed, and as a restoring force, the second elastic member 4340 is generally counterclockwise around the second rotation shaft 4321. Because of the force in the direction, that is, the force to be restored to the first operating state of the removable operation unit 4300 shown in Figure 15a can be received.

Specifically, the first button member 4312 is extended along the inner wall surface of the case 4100 so that when the detachable manipulation unit 4300 is in the first operating state, the first button member 4312 is engaged with the inner wall surface of the case 4100 so that the first link member ( And a first locking jaw 4312p for limiting rotation of the 4310. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 15A, the first button member 4312 receives a force that rotates in a clockwise direction about the first rotation shaft 4311 by the first elastic member 4330, but the locking jaw 4312p. The first operating state illustrated in FIG. 15A may be maintained by engaging the inner wall of the case 4100 to limit rotation of the first link member 4310.

In addition, the second button member 4322 extends along the inner wall surface of the case 4100 so that the second link member 4320 is engaged with the inner wall surface of the case 4100 when the detachable manipulation unit 4300 is in the first operating state. ) Includes a second locking jaw 4322p for limiting rotation. That is, as shown in FIG. 15A, the second button member 4322 receives a force rotating in the counterclockwise direction about the second rotation shaft 4321 by the second elastic member 4340, but the locking jaw 4322p. ) May be engaged with the inner wall of the case 4100 to limit rotation of the second link member 4320 to maintain the first operating state illustrated in FIG. 15A.

The first link member 4310 includes a first fastening protrusion 4313 protruding toward the second link member 4320, and the second link member 4320 has a second fastening protruding toward the first link member 4310. And projections 4323.

The vaporizer 4200 has a first fastening groove 4210 formed on one side to receive the first fastening protrusion 4313 and a second fastening protrusion 4323 to receive the second fastening protrusion 4323 as shown in FIG. 14. A second fastening groove 4220 is formed.

The first fastening protrusion 4313 and the second fastening protrusion 4323 are provided in the first fastening groove 4210 and the second fastening groove 4220 when the detachable manipulation part 4300 is in a first operating state (see FIG. 15A). It is accommodated to limit the movement of the vaporizer 4200 in the horizontal direction, and when the removable operation unit 4300 is in the second operating state (see Fig. 15b), respectively, the center of the first rotary shaft 4311 and the second rotary shaft 4321 By rotating as described above, the first fastening groove 4210 and the second fastening groove 4220 may be separated from each other to allow the vaporizer 4200 to move in the horizontal direction.

In addition, the first fastening protrusion 4313 and the second fastening protrusion 4323 include inclined surfaces 4313_ip and 4323_ip, respectively, and when the vaporizer 4200 is to be installed in the case 4100, the vaporizer 4200. ) May be slid relative to the inclined surfaces 4313_ip and 4323_ip to move the first fastening protrusion 4313 and the second fastening protrusion 4323 in the direction toward the position when the detachable manipulation part 4300 is in the second operating state. have.

That is, the vaporizer 4200 and the inclined surface 4313_ip of the first fastening protrusion 4313, and the inclined surface 4323_ip of the vaporizer 4200 and the second fastening protrusion 4323 contact each other, and thus the vaporizer 4200 may be in contact with each other. By sliding with respect to the inclined surface 4313_ip of the first fastening protrusion 4313 and the inclined surface 4323_ip of the second fastening protrusion 4313, the first fastening protrusion 4313 is counterclockwise about the first rotation shaft 4311. The second fastening protrusion 4323 may rotate in a clockwise direction about the second rotation shaft 4321.

In this state, when the vaporizer 4200 continues to be pushed toward the case 4100 side, the first fastening protrusion 4313 is in the first fastening groove 4210, and the second fastening protrusion 4323 is the second fastening groove ( The vaporizer 4200 may be installed in the case 4100 by being fitted to the 4220.

According to the aerosol generating device 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 according to the embodiments of the present invention as described above, the vaporizers 1200, 2200, 3200 and 4200 are operated by simple button operations. It can be easily attached and detached to the cases 1100, 2100, 3100 and 4100.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be embodied in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the above-described substrate. Therefore, the disclosed methods should be considered in descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope will be construed as being included in the present invention.

1000: aerosol generating device 2350: first elastic member
1100: case 2360: second elastic member
1110: base 3100: case
1120: first guide member 3110: base portion
1130: second guide member 3200: vaporizer
1140: guide hole 3210: first fastening groove
1200: vaporizer 3220: second fastening groove
1210: fastening groove 3300: detachable control panel
1300: detachable operation unit 3310: first link member
1310: first link member 3311: first rotating shaft
1311: button member 3312: button member
1312: receiving groove 3312p: hanging jaw
1313: first rail member 3313: first protruding member
1320: second link member 3314: first fastening protrusion
1321: protrusion member 3314_ip: inclined surface
1322: second rail member 3320: second link member
1323: fastening protrusion 3321: second rotating shaft
1323_st: stopper 3323: second protruding member
1323_ip: slope 3324: second fastening protrusion
1330: elastic member 3324_ip: inclined surface
2100: case 3330: first elastic member
2110: first sliding groove 3340: second elastic member
2120: second sliding groove 4100: case
2130: first rail member 4110: base portion
2140: second rail member 4200: vaporizer
2150: first base portion 4210: first fastening groove
2160: second base portion 4220: second fastening groove
2170: first guide hole 4300: detachable operation unit
2180: second guide hole 4310: first link member
2200: vaporizer 4311: first rotating shaft
2210: first fastening groove 4312: first button member
2220: second fastening groove 4312p: first locking jaw
2300: detachable operation unit 4313: first fastening protrusion
2310: first button member 4313_ip: inclined surface
2320: second button member 4320: second link member
2330: first sliding member 4321: second rotating shaft
2331: first fastening protrusion 4322: second button member
2331_st: first stopper 4322p: second locking jaw
2331_ip: slope 4323: second fastening protrusion
2340: second sliding member 4323_ip: inclined surface
2341: second fastening protrusion 4330: first elastic member
2341_st: second stopper 4340: second elastic member
2341_ip: slope

Claims (37)

A case into which a cigarette can be inserted;
A vaporizer which generates an aerosol to supply the aerosol to one end of the cigarette and is detachably attached to the case; And
A detachable operation unit installed in the case and capable of a first operation for maintaining a state in which the vaporizer is installed in the case according to a user's operation, and a second operation for allowing separation of the vaporizer from the case; and,
The detachable operation unit,
A first link member slidable in a horizontal direction according to the user's operation;
A second link member engaged with the first link member and slidable in a vertical direction by a sliding motion of the first link member,
The first link member is exposed to the outside of the case includes a button member for sliding the first link member in the horizontal direction in accordance with the user's operation, aerosol generating apparatus. delete According to claim 1,
The second link member includes a protruding member protruding toward the first link member,
The first link member further includes a receiving groove for receiving the protruding member,
And a part of a surface where the protruding member and the receiving groove are in contact with each other is an inclined surface. According to claim 1,
The detachable operation part further comprises an elastic member for elastically pressing the second link member in a direction toward the first link member. The method of claim 4, wherein
The case includes an aerosol generating device, the base portion for supporting the elastic member. According to claim 1,
The first link member further includes a first rail member extending in the horizontal direction,
The second link member includes a second rail member extending in the vertical direction,
The case,
A first guide member accommodated in the first rail member;
A second guide member accommodated in the second rail member,
The first rail member moves along the first guide member with the sliding movement of the first link member in the horizontal direction,
And the second rail member moves along the second guide member with the sliding movement of the second link member in the vertical direction. The method of claim 6,
The first rail member and the second rail member may have a stepped groove shape formed at a predetermined interval from a surface of the first link member and the second link member to accommodate the first guide member and the second guide member. An aerosol generating device having one of a through hole shape penetrating through the first link member and the second link member. The method of claim 6,
When the removable operation unit is in the first operating state,
And the first guide member engages with one end of the first rail member to limit sliding movement in a direction away from the case of the first link member. The method of claim 6,
When the detachable operation unit is in the second operating state,
And the first guide member is engaged with the other end of the first rail member to limit sliding movement in the direction in which the first link member is inserted into the case. The method of claim 6,
When the removable operation unit is in the first operating state,
And the second guide member engages with one end of the second rail member to limit sliding movement of the second link member in a direction toward the first link member. The method of claim 6,
When the detachable operation unit is in the second operating state,
And the second guide member engages with the other end of the second rail member to limit sliding movement in a direction opposite to the direction toward the first link member of the second link member. According to claim 1,
The second link member includes a fastening protrusion projecting toward the vaporizer side,
The vaporizer includes a fastening groove for receiving the fastening projections, aerosol generating device. The method of claim 12,
The fastening protrusion includes a stopper protruding upwards,
The fastening groove is formed to be drawn upward to accommodate the stopper when the stopper is moved upwards,
The stopper is,
When the detachable operation unit is in the first operating state is accommodated in the fastening groove to limit the movement of the vaporizer in the horizontal direction,
And the detachable operation part moves downward in the second operating state to be separated from the fastening groove to allow the vaporizer to move in the horizontal direction. The method of claim 13,
The stopper includes an inclined surface,
When the vaporizer is to be installed in the case, the vaporizer is in contact with the inclined surface to move the stopper by sliding relative to the inclined surface, an aerosol generating device. The method of claim 12,
The case includes a guide hole for exposing the fastening protrusion to the outside by the fastening protrusion penetrates the case,
The guide hole is formed to extend in the vertical direction, the fastening protrusion is movable in the vertical direction along the guide hole, an aerosol generating device. A case into which a cigarette can be inserted;
A vaporizer which generates an aerosol to supply the aerosol to one end of the cigarette and is detachably attached to the case; And
A detachable operation unit installed in the case, the first operation of maintaining the state in which the vaporizer is installed in the case and the second operation of allowing the separation of the vaporizer from the case; and,
The detachable operation unit,
A first button member exposed to one side of the case so as to be operated by the user and slidable in a vertical direction according to the user's operation;
A second button member exposed to the outside of the case so as to be operated by the user and slidable in a vertical direction according to the user's operation;
A first sliding member connected to the first button member and installed to slide in a vertical direction in one side of the case;
And a second sliding member connected to the second button member and installed to be slidable in the vertical direction inside the other side of the case. The method of claim 16,
The case,
A first sliding groove accommodating the first button member so as to be slidable in a vertical direction and defining an upper threshold position and a lower threshold position at which the first button member is slidable;
And a second sliding groove for receiving the second button member to be slidable in the vertical direction, wherein the second button member defines a sliding upper and lower threshold positions. The method of claim 16,
The detachable operation unit,
A first elastic member for elastically pressing the first sliding member in the vertical direction;
And a second elastic member for elastically pressing the second sliding member in the vertical direction. The method of claim 18,
The case,
A first rail member extending in a vertical direction and accommodating the first sliding member to be slidable;
A second rail member extending in a vertical direction and accommodating the second sliding member to be slidable;
An aerosol generating device comprising a base portion for supporting the first elastic member and the second elastic member. The method of claim 16,
The first sliding member includes a first fastening protrusion projecting toward the vaporizer side,
The second sliding member includes a second fastening protrusion protruding toward the vaporizer side,
The vaporizer,
A first fastening groove accommodating the first fastening protrusion;
An aerosol generating device comprising a second fastening groove for receiving the second fastening protrusion. The method of claim 20,
The first fastening protrusion includes a first stopper protruding upwards,
The second fastening protrusion includes a second stopper protruding upward,
The first fastening groove is formed to be drawn upward to accommodate the first stopper when the first stopper moves upward,
The second fastening groove is formed to be drawn upward to accommodate the second stopper when the second stopper moves upward,
The first stopper,
When the removable operation unit is in the first operating state is accommodated in the first fastening groove to limit the movement of the vaporizer in the horizontal direction,
When the detachable operation part is in the second operating state, it is moved downward and separated from the first fastening groove to allow the vaporizer to move in the horizontal direction.
The second stopper,
When the detachable operation unit is in the first operating state is accommodated in the second fastening groove to limit the movement of the vaporizer in the horizontal direction,
And the detachable manipulation part moves downward in the second operating state to be separated from the second fastening groove to allow the vaporizer to move in the horizontal direction. The method of claim 21,
The first stopper and the second stopper includes an inclined surface,
When the vaporizer is to be installed in the case, the vaporizer is in contact with the inclined surface by sliding relative to the inclined surface to move the first stopper and the second stopper downward, aerosol generating device. The method of claim 20,
The case,
A first guide hole through which the first fastening protrusion penetrates the case to expose the first fastening protrusion to the outside;
A second guide hole exposing the second fastening protrusion to the outside by passing the second fastening protrusion through the case;
The first guide hole extends in the vertical direction so that the first fastening protrusion is movable in the vertical direction along the first guide hole.
The second guide hole extends in the vertical direction, so that the second fastening protrusion is movable in the vertical direction along the second guide hole. A case into which a cigarette can be inserted;
A vaporizer which generates an aerosol to supply the aerosol to one end of the cigarette and is detachably attached to the case; And
A detachable operation unit installed in the case, the first operation of maintaining the state in which the vaporizer is installed in the case and the second operation of allowing the separation of the vaporizer from the case; and,
The detachable operation unit,
A first link member installed at one side of the case so as to be rotatable about a first rotating shaft extending from the case in a direction toward the vaporizer;
It is installed on the other side of the case so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation extending in the direction from the case toward the vaporizer, the rotatable together by the rotational movement of the first link member in engagement with the first link member A second link member,
The first link member is exposed to the outside of the one side of the case includes a button member for rotating the first link member about the first rotation axis in accordance with the user's operation, aerosol generating device. The method of claim 24,
The first link member includes a first protruding member extending in a direction toward the second link member,
The second link member includes a second protruding member extending in a direction toward the first link member to contact the first protruding member.
When the user presses the button member, the first protruding member rotates about the first rotation axis to rotate the second protruding member. The method of claim 25,
And a surface in contact with the first protruding member and the second protruding member is an inclined surface. The method of claim 24,
The detachable operation unit,
A first elastic member and the second link which elastically press the first link member to restore the position of the detachable manipulation unit when the detachable manipulation unit is in the second operating state from the position of the detachable manipulation unit to the position of the detachable manipulation unit; An aerosol generating device comprising a second elastic member for elastically pressing the member. The method of claim 27,
The case includes an aerosol generating device, the base portion for supporting the first elastic member and the second elastic member. The method of claim 24,
The button member extends along an inner wall surface of the case and includes a locking step for restricting rotation of the first link member by engaging the inner wall surface of the case when the detachable manipulation unit is in the first operating state. Aerosol generating device. The method of claim 24,
The first link member includes a first fastening protrusion protruding toward the second link member.
The second link member includes a second fastening protrusion protruding toward the first link member,
The vaporizer,
A first fastening groove formed at one side to receive the first fastening protrusion;
A second fastening groove which is formed at another side to receive the second fastening protrusion;
The first fastening protrusion and the second fastening protrusion,
When the detachable operation part is in the first operating state, each of the detachable manipulation units is accommodated in the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove, respectively, to limit movement in the horizontal direction of the vaporizer,
When the detachable operating part rotates about the first and second rotation shafts, respectively, in the second operating state, the detachable operation part is separated from the first and second fastening grooves and moves in the horizontal direction of the vaporizer. To allow, aerosol generating device. The method of claim 30,
The first fastening protrusion and the second fastening protrusion include an inclined surface,
When the vaporizer is to be installed in the case, the vaporizer is slid with respect to the inclined surface so that the first fastening protrusion and the second fastening protrusion face the position when the detachable operation part is in the second operating state. Moving, aerosol generating device. A case into which a cigarette can be inserted;
A vaporizer which generates an aerosol to supply the aerosol to one end of the cigarette and is detachably attached to the case; And
A detachable operation unit installed in the case and capable of a first operation for maintaining a state in which the vaporizer is installed in the case according to a user's operation, and a second operation for allowing separation of the vaporizer from the case; and,
The detachable operation unit,
A first link member installed at one side of the case so as to be rotatable about a first rotating shaft extending from the case in a direction toward the vaporizer;
A second link member installed on the other side of the case to be rotatable about a second rotational axis extending from the case toward the vaporizer;
The first link member includes a first button member exposed to the outside of the one side of the case to rotate the first link member about the first rotation axis in accordance with the user's operation,
The second link member is exposed to the outside of the other side of the case includes a second button member for rotating the second link member about the second rotation axis in accordance with the user's operation, aerosol generating apparatus. 33. The method of claim 32,
The detachable operation unit,
A first elastic member and the first elastic member for elastically pressing the first link member in a direction of restoring from the position of the detachable manipulation unit to the position of the detachable manipulation unit when the detachable manipulation unit is in the second operating state; And a second elastic member for elastically pressing the link member. The method of claim 33, wherein
The case includes an aerosol generating device, the base portion for supporting the first elastic member and the second elastic member. 33. The method of claim 32,
The first button member extends along the inner wall surface of the case, and the first locking jaw restricts rotation of the first link member by engaging the inner wall surface of the case when the detachable manipulation unit is in the first operating state. Including,
The second button member extends along the inner wall of the case, and the second locking jaw restricts rotation of the second link member by engaging the inner wall of the case when the detachable manipulation unit is in the first operating state. Aerosol generating device comprising a. 33. The method of claim 32,
The first link member includes a first fastening protrusion protruding toward the second link member.
The second link member includes a second fastening protrusion protruding toward the first link member,
The vaporizer,
A first fastening groove formed at one side to receive the first fastening protrusion;
A second fastening groove which is formed at another side to receive the second fastening protrusion;
The first fastening protrusion and the second fastening protrusion,
When the detachable operation unit is in the first operating state, each of the detachable manipulation units is accommodated in the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove, respectively, to limit movement in the horizontal direction of the vaporizer,
When the detachable operating part rotates about the first and second rotation shafts, respectively, in the second operating state, the detachable operation part is separated from the first and second fastening grooves and moves in the horizontal direction of the vaporizer. To allow, aerosol generating device. The method of claim 36,
The first fastening protrusion and the second fastening protrusion include an inclined surface,
When the vaporizer is to be installed in the case, the vaporizer is slid with respect to the inclined surface so that the first fastening protrusion and the second fastening protrusion face the position when the detachable operation part is in the second operating state. Moving, aerosol generating device.

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